- Source: Tramway to Malvarrosa
Tramway to Malvarrosa (Spanish: Tranvía a la Malvarrosa) is a 1996 Spanish coming-of-age drama film directed by José Luis García Sánchez and written by Rafael Azcona based on the 1994 novel by Manuel Vicent. It stars Liberto Rabal.
Plot
Starting in 1957, the plot tracks the coming-of-age story and sexual awakening of Manuel, a small-town boy who moves to the provincial capital, Valencia, to study a degree in law.
Cast
Production
An adaptation of the novel Tranvía a la Malvarrosa by Manuel Vicent, the screenplay was penned by Rafael Azcona. The film was produced by Andrés Vicente Gómez's Lola Films alongside Sogetel, with participation of Canal+, and Sogepaq. In addition to the city of Valencia, shooting took place across locations in the wider Valencia region, including the provinces of Valencia (El Saler, Alzira, Nazaret, Sueca, Guadassuar, L'Alcúdia and Alboraia), Alicante (Pego) and Castellón (Les Alqueries and Xodos).
Release
The film screened at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival in November 1996. It was pre-screened in Valencia on 21 March 1997. Distributed by Columbia Tri-Star Films de España, the film was theatrically released in Spain on 4 April 1997.
Reception
Ken Eisner of Variety deemed the film to be "a wonderfully evocative coming-of-age story".
Accolades
See also
List of Spanish films of 1997
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- José Luis García Sánchez
- Tramway to Malvarrosa
- Ariadna Gil
- José Luis García Sánchez
- Nacho Fresneda
- Antonio Resines
- Goya Award for Best New Actor
- List of Spanish films of 1997
- Juan Luis Galiardo
- Vicente Parra
- 11th Goya Awards
